Great Tips, Amazing Grass
For dog owners, their pet brings them immense joy, and although there is nothing more important than loving and caring for their dog, sometimes dogs can also cause destruction. Whether a dog enjoys running across grass, has a digging problem, loves to urinate all over your lawn, or is simply extremely active, this can make growing grass difficult. If you’re wondering how to grow grass with dogs that tear your lawn apart, I’ve got you covered in this article.
Read More
The climate you live in largely affects when and how you should landscape, particularly when it comes to lawn maintenance. In the American Midwest, the climate reaches to either end of the weather spectrum: hot summers and frigid winters. For this reason, any lawn care schedule midwest homeowners follow can be challenging and a hardy species of grass is a necessity.
This guide will take you through the ideal schedule for lawn maintenance in your Midwestern lawn to hopefully take the guesswork out of achieving the lawn of your dreams.
Read More
Milorganite, an organic nitrogen fertilizer, is a product that you’re likely to consider using on your lawn. That’s because you can apply it without risk of burning your grass. Also, it contains a iron, which means when you apply Milorganite it will help grass achieve a beautiful dark green color. But you may wonder when to use Milorganite on your lawn to achieve the best outcome.
In this article I’ll explain the best schedule for Milorganite application so you can maximize the benefit of this incredible organic fertilizer without wasting money by applying it too frequently.
Read More
Grass has been growing on earth for millions of years, and it did fine before the use of chemical fertilizers keeping weeds away. That’s why people are making a change towards organic lawn care. Not only is it safer for children and pets, but it has less of an impact on the environment in our community, and is healthier for the wildlife that shares our yards. In this article I’ll share what I consider to be the best organic lawn fertilizer
The shift to organic lawn care isn’t for everyone. Going organic requires an additional time investment and it requires a lot of patience, but for me (and others) the effort is worth it for the safety.
Read More
There are some unique challenges involved in growing grass in dense, clay soil. Clay is usually nutrient-rich and it is effective at holding water, but it’s more likely to compact, which prevents air circulation. This means that plant roots (including grasses) can rot and your lawn can become diseased or die. Today I’ll introduce you to what I consider to be the best grass for clay soil, and I’ll also provide tips and tricks to create a beautiful lawn, even if you have clay in your area.
Read More
If part or even all of your property tends to sit in the shade, it’s essential that you choose a variety of grass that will thrive in such conditions. In this article, I’ll introduce you to what I consider the best grass for shade, and discuss the qualities of these grass types that allow them to grow and thrive in low-light areas of your lawn.
Read More
Many different elements and circumstances can lead to lawn damage. Improper or inadequate watering, a long period of extremely hot weather, and intensely cold weather are all potential causes. Your lawn can even become dormant or die as a result of extreme exposure to these circumstances. In today’s article I’ll discuss how to fix a dead lawn, and help you diagnose the issues which may have killed your grass in the first place.
Read More
After all the effort of keeping your lawn trimmed, the last thing you want to worry about is where to dump grass clippings.
Fortunately, lawn clippings are often best left alone. If you own a mulching mower, your best bet is usually to mulch those clippings and leave them on your turf to return nitrogen to the soil and feed your lawn.
Read More
Bald spots are the bane of any homeowner’s lawn. Whether it’s the heat of summer or a byproduct of pet ownership, patchy lawns are awful. But don’t let that bring you down, because there are some quick, easy fixes you can make to revitalize your lawn and keep it looking lush. In this article I’ll explain how to fix patchy grass and green up your yard so you can enjoy the lush green carpet you’ve always wanted.
Read More
Grubs are a common lawn problem that can make your property an unsightly mess. The larvae of several different kinds of beetles, grubs love living underneath the surface of your lawn. This is because they eat the roots of your grass, leading to ugly brown patches. If you suspect you have this issue, you’re probably wondering how to get rid of lawn grubs.
Luckily, there are a number of different things you can do to drastically reduce the population of grubs in your lawn.
Read MoreHorticulturist
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Every article we publish on LawnChick.com is written and/or reviewed by founder Sarah Jameson for accuracy. Additionally, each article is reviewed carefully by a member of our expert panel. We hire these credentialed subject-matter experts to share their knowledge and experience with us to ensure we present information that is 100% accurate, and that aligns with industry best-practices.
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
Read our editorial policy to learn more.
Horticulturist
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
Managing Editor, Lawn Chick Editorial
As the managing editor of Lawn Chick, Joe brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and digital publishing to the team. He earned his M.F.A from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa.
Sr. Editor, Lawn Chick Editorial Team
With a M.A. in English from the University of Windsor, Samantha is a key part of the editorial staff working to ensure every article we publish is grammatically correct, free of factual errors, and appropriately sourced.
Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist & Arborist
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
Founder & Owner of LawnChick.com
Sarah’s blog is read by over 2 million homeowners each year and she is regularly cited as an expert source of lawn care knowledge by major publications like Family Handyman, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and House Digest. She’s an active member of MELNA, and the American Horticultural Society.
